Cursed Grey
A steady and reliable mid-tone neutral
Cursed Grey is a balanced, neutral tone that sits squarely in the middle of the light spectrum. Because it provides sufficient contrast for body text, the hex code #666666 works well as a reliable, soft alternative to pure black in UI design. Pair this dusty, ashy shade with muted greens or deep blues to avoid a flat, washed-out look across your interface layouts.
Questions about Cursed Grey
What is the hex code for Cursed Grey?
Cursed Grey is #666666. In RGB that is rgb(102, 102, 102), in HSL hsl(0, 0%, 40%) and in CMYK 0%, 0%, 0%, 60%.
When should I use #666666 instead of pure black?
Use #666666 for body text or UI elements when you need readability without the harshness of pure black. This mid-tone grey softens the visual hierarchy while maintaining sufficient contrast against white or light backgrounds for standard accessibility compliance.
Which colors pair best with Cursed Grey?
Is Cursed Grey readable on white or black?
Cursed Grey has a 5.74:1 contrast ratio on white and 3.65:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works for body text and on black it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold). Try other pairs in the contrast checker.